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dictate

/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/

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verb

-tates; -tated; -tating

[+ obj] to speak or read (something) to a person who writes it down or to a machine that records it

She's dictating a letter to her secretary.

to say or state (something) with authority or power

They insisted on being able to dictate the terms of surrender.

to make (something) necessary

Our choice of activities will likely be dictated [=determined, controlled] by the weather.

His health dictates [=requires] that he work at home.

Tradition dictates that the youngest member should go first.

The basket's function dictates its size and shape.

dictate to

[phrasal verb]

dictate to (someone) :to give orders to (someone) - usually used as (be) dictated to

I resent being dictated to by someone with half my experience.

noun

plural -tates

[count] formal

an order or direction given with authority - usually plural

They don't allow any disagreement with the dictates of the party.

a rule or principle that guides something (such as an activity or a person's behavior) - usually plural

She tried to live her life according to the dictates of her conscience.

We pay no attention to the dictates of fashion.

the dictates of common sense